Death Stranding: A Queer Philosophical Journey
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote from an American philosopher who advocated for individualism and self-reliance encourages one of the game's values: respecting diversity and authenticity among people. In Death Stranding, Sam meets different characters who have their own personalities or identities or preferences that he must accept or understand. Death Stranding is a game that defies easy categorization. It is a work of art that explores the themes of connection, isolation, death, and rebirth through a unique gameplay mechanic of delivering cargo across a post-apocalyptic America. The game also reflects the creative vision of its director, Hideo Kojima, who is known for his unconventional and innovative approach to storytelling and game design. In this review, I will try to supply a critical analysis of Death Stranding from a qu